http://slow.writerscafe.org/somebritishdude The original writings of author Alton en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776338311 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 a pseudo-song of mine that stopped me from getting to sleep last night -- hopefully those lost hours were worth the trouble. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/somebritishdude/560105/  I drink from themAs much as they drink from meGreen blown glass from bottom to stemAlways a comforting friendEither half-full or half-empty.I am luckyNot to join my broken brothersA note, scribbled, stuffed inside meWritten and corked by anotherHoping someone will discover.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/somebritishdude/434984/  You can'tCatch it in your handsYou can'tKeep it from fading awayYou can'tStop it slipping through your fingers You canSpeak to the horizonYou canCleave words through windYou canListen for a faded reply You can't Capture those words in a jarYou can.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/somebritishdude/428881/  Drips and dropsWords and thoughtsRun and walkThrough ripples we talkThe flow, it cannot stop. From clouds to groundEach know the soundWhen what's liquid and roundCollide, smash, and poundWith whatever their path has found. Cyclical infinity is our fateNo dro.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/somebritishdude/421442/ Thoughts of my coming-up birthday, the passage of time, and questions over my possible success inspired me to write this little gem the other day. Enjoy. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/somebritishdude/372904/ this is one of the first poem's I've written that is MEANT to be a song. I've got no idea how the melody goes, but these are lyrics in disguise, I'm sure. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/somebritishdude/336222/ An old-ish poem about my high school graduation, and my thoughts on the mystery of the future... http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/somebritishdude/336221/ I tried my hand at some pseudo-informed political propaganda. It's one sided, but that's kinda the point. I have more to say, so I'll probably tighten it up and add some stanzas sometime. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/somebritishdude/317812/ Ch 3 of my evolving story. I've had some very blunt criticism from people connected to the biz, in reference to the 'been there, done that' quality of this work. But I still feel it has two feet to stand on. This is VERY much a first draft, should it b http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/somebritishdude/306595/ The second chapter of my fledgling story/novella/thing. The plot thickens. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/somebritishdude/300738/ I hope this turns into something much larger, I hope it's potential meets with fruition http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/somebritishdude/297223/ http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/somebritishdude/297222/ A poem in progress. I just wrapped it up tonight after a rain storm. Enjoy and please provide feedback! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/somebritishdude/265830/ My second poem, there's not much I can say about it that it can't say itself. This is the 3rd and hopefully final version of this poem, as I'm finally satisfied with the last stanza. But time will be the true test of these words. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/somebritishdude/215559/ My 3rd short story, inspired by my AP English journal prompt: A time you were brave". I decided to get all creative and take it down an unexpected path. Let me know what you think! http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/somebritishdude/214850/ This is my first serious attempt at writing poetry, and I think it turned out well, but why don't you be the judge of that? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/somebritishdude/192212/